A Death in California

5.3/1019851h 34mEnded1 Season · 2 Episodes

Drama

A Beverly Hills socialite embarks on a love/hate relationship with a psychotic businessman who murdered her fiance and then raped and terrorized her which leads to a bizarre trial.

Released: May 12, 1985

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Miniseries

2 episodes

Top Cast

Cheryl Ladd

Hope Masters

Sam Elliott

D. Jordan Williams

Alexis Smith

Honey Niven

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